Conveyancing Assistant

Search Consultancy Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join the Residential Conveyancing team in Leeds. You will assist with sales, purchases and related matters, supporting the conveyancers and handling enquiries while preparing quotes and drafting documents.

The role offers training and development opportunities with a view to handling a small caseload independently as you progress in your conveyancing career.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' experience in a similar conveyancing role.
• Strong client/customer service skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with case management systems desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence desirable.
• Ideally based locally to Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Taking initial enquiries and preparing quotes.
• Assisting with residential property transactions.
• Responding to client queries and managing expectations.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Updating case management systems and databases.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties.
• Attending meetings and providing general administrative support.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Data protection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

The Role

An established and growing law firm is looking for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join its friendly Residential Conveyancing team.

Working alongside an experienced Conveyancer, you'll support a varied caseload covering sales, purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages and other residential property matters.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their conveyancing career, with full training and support and the potential to take on a small caseload independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking initial enquiries and preparing quotes
• Assisting with residential property transactions
• Responding to client queries and managing expectations
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Updating case management systems and databases
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
• Attending meetings and providing general administrative support

About You

• At least 18 months' experience in a similar conveyancing role
• Strong client/customer service skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Experience with case management systems desirable, but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence desirable
• Ideally based locally to Leeds

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with genuine training and development opportunities.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.